Coast Guard rescues two as boat takes on water near Naval Station, Newport RI
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Rescue / Maritime EmergencyCoast Guard responded to a 24-foot boat taking on water near Naval Station breakwater with two aboard and coordinated rescue efforts promptly.
Audio|Heard on: Southern Rhode Island, Southeastern Massachusetts, and Eastern Connecticut Public Safety
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05:10
Transcript:
00:00
Coast Guard received a report of a 24-foot center console taking on water with two people on board north of the Naval Station breakwater, east passage of Narragansett Bay.
00:16
Coordinates given as 3-3-decimal 725 north.
00:21
Longitude 071°18.685' West.
00:29
Keep a sharp lookout, assist if possible, and report all sightings to the Coast Guard.
00:33
Break.
00:56
24-foot vessel taking on water.
01:00
Two people on board.
01:02
Okay.
01:10
They're activated and are they keeping up with the water, over?
01:18
40.
01:20
240, copy.
01:30
Do it.
01:33
No one. I'm going to confirm right now that you're in no immediate danger.
01:45
Do I have that correct?
01:59
Medic 3, 282 Sprigg Street, Apartment 1W with Engine 5, possible OD.
02:08
282, spread.
02:11
1248. 1248.
02:13
148.
02:18
149.
02:20
149.
02:27
Are the pumps keeping up or are you still taking on water, over?
02:44
Request to know your agreement with them, are they going to render assistance, over?
03:07
Go ahead.
03:12
On the scene, 1250.
03:14
More accurate description, you are a 24-foot center console.
03:25
Can you give me your color, over?
03:31
Energy five is sold, and your five clearing available.
03:36
I feel like there was some communication between the Coast Guard and the vessel.
03:47
Yeah, we didn't catch on your hot.
03:53
Last I heard they asked about the bilge pumps and if they were keeping up with the water.
04:10
Are they conscious? Are they severely sick?
04:14
Over.
04:20
Bravo.
04:22
82-year-old female.
04:25
UTIR, the QI, the 12th and one.
04:35
This on scene.
04:37
We're on the scene.
04:40
We'll see that's on the same fault.
04:58
For coordinates.
05:00
Dispatching Marine 7 to a boat taking on water with two souls on board between Newport and Jamestown, call in for coordinates.
05:08
Time of dispatch is 12:53.
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Location mentioned:
Peary St, Newport, RI 02841
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